Homeworld
 | Platform: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 95 Vivendi Universal, CD-ROM Customer Rating: 78 reviews Recommend This product is currently not available and cannot be purchased. It means that we have no merchant offers for this product at the moment or it was discontinued by the manufacturer. |
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- Engage in 16 single-player missions, or play on-line with up to seven others.
- Choose unit types, fleet formations, and flight tactics for each combat group.
- Construct 54 ships ranging from light fighters to huge carriers.
- Completely customize your game, from fuel consumption to color schemes.
- Detailed weapons systems including ion cannons, guided missiles, and space mines.
Product Description Since the discovery of the Guide Stone 100 years ago deep in the equatorial sand of our planet, Kharak, our very origins have come into question. Now, after years of technological advancement and careful study, there is one inescapable revelation: We do not belong here. From that moment of discovery on, we have dedicated ourselves to one goal - returning home. Your Past Is a Lie, Your Futures Is in Jeopardy, and You're 35,000 Light Years from Home Kharak, a barren wasteland orbiting an insignificant star, has been our home for ages. It is a planet as old as our memory. But recent genetic research suggests that we are different from all other forms of life on Kharak. Then came the discovery: an ancient tablet long hidden in the Great Banded Desert, buried within the wreckage of a half-destroyed spacecraft. We must now acknowledge the inescapable truth - we are aliens to this world. This ancient rune set our civilization on a path leading straight into the heart of the galaxy. Construction began 60 years ago on the giant Mothership that will carry thousands of our race into the unknown. In the depths of space, our enemies await our return. The journey begins now Command the smallest scout ship or your entire Armada in real-time combat for pinpoint strategic control Harvest resources from the depths of space, or try to salvage the wreckage of der
Every so often, a game comes along that completely redefines a particular genre. In 1998, Half-Life ignited first-person shooters with its addicting blend of storytelling and action sequences. Homeworld, a polished, groundbreaking first-time effort from Relic Entertainment, attempts to change the way gamers play real-time strategy games. In the past, none of these 3-D games have accomplished the daunting task with the same gorgeous visuals and tactical game play as Homeworld.
Upon the discovery of an ancient galactic map inscribed with the words "our home," the people of Kharak began construction of a massive mother ship and fleet to traverse the galaxy and reach their long-rumored home world. Players construct, maintain, and control the Kharak fleet through 16 challenging single-player missions or against fellow humans on Sierra's WON.net online gaming service. During the solo campaign, you'll face literally hundreds of enemy vessels. All friendly and enemy ships, ranging from small, yet dangerously quick interceptors to the powerful, though expensive destroyers and heavy cruisers, are rendered with exquisite detail; further, expect plenty of impressive visual effects, from the glowing ship exhaust to fiery explosions. Adding to the pluses, Homeworld's thoughtful interface design eases the intense — and often complicated — resource gathering and combat situations. — Doug Radcliffe
Homeworld is the next evolution of real-time strategy gaming, delivering a fresh experience in a totally 3-D universe. It gives players freedom to create new styles of play while delivering cinema-quality graphics, special effects, vividly rendered ships, and an innovative interface.
Title: Homeworld
Sales Rank: 4381 in Software
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 95, CD-ROM
Recommended Age: From 5 years to 20 years
Package Dimensions: 10.25 x 8.7 x 1.75 inches, 0.88 pounds
- home world rocks
- all right home world is about a quest to find your home planet id tell you more but i would end up giving it all away, but what i can tell you is that you can research build and capture ships which makes it really awsome.i got this a long time ago but i think that it is so awsome that i still play it trust me youll… More reviews
- First of its kind and well worth the praise
- This is a 3D RTS game and as such will require a lot of getting used to. I am a very spatial person so the interface was very intuitive, but for others, it might take a long time to understand and master or never at all. The story is original and gripping. The music is enchanting and after 8 years I still go back and listen to it. The races that… More reviews
- Not hooked
- If a game doesn't hook me within the first half-hour then I'm just not going to see it through to the end. Homeworld just seemed like Age of Empires: In Space to me and the slow, confusing gameplay really got on my nerves. I know that this game has an Army of fans who will denounce my comments, but I simply could not get into it.
- eh, I've played better
- I got this game over command and conquer because the reviews were off the chart. Unfortunately I was wrong, it's not as fun as I'd hoped. I realize this game is more than a few years old and I'm not a guy who needs good graphics to enjoy a game, but this game was just frustrating for me. Maybe I didn't… More reviews
- Incredible Gaming Experience
- Homeworld was not easy to learn -- the startup tutorial helps you get the hang of controlling your units in true 3-D space -- but that's what sets the standard for a new class of games.
I bought Homeworld for $ at CompUSA, after it was already 2 years old. What luck! The game is engrossing. The graphics and sound are spectacular, and… More reviews
